Tent Peak, also known as Tharpu Chuli is situated in the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary and is among the few snow-clad summits at this height range in Nepal . This peak offers an ideal opportunity for those who want to summit a Himalayan peak, but who may otherwise be hesitant to try a higher peak as a Himalayan debut. Besides providing an interesting climb combining glacier travel, face climbing and tiptoeing on knife ridges, a climb on this mountain offers an unparalleled view of the entire Annapurna Sanctuary a breathtaking circle of hanging glaciers and moraines surrounded by some of the most popular peaks on earth. The normal route follows the North-West Ridge to the summit although the mountain has been climbed via South-East Ridge as well as South-West Face.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters). Overnight at hotel. Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel. Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) 7 hours by tourist bus. Overnight at hotel. Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (1010meters) and trek to Tirkhedunga (1570 meters) 3 hours. Overnight at guesthouse. Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2840 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse. Day 6: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210 meters) and trek to Tadapani (2610 meters). Overnight at guesthouse. Day 7: Trek to Chommrong (2140 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse. Day 8: Trek to Dovan (2500 meters) 5.30 hours. Overnight at guesthouse. Day 9: Trek to Deurali (3200 meters) 4 hours. Overnight at guesthouse. Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse. Day 11: Trek to Tent peak Base Camp (4400 meters) 4 hours. Overnight at Tented camp. Day 12: Trek to High Camp (approx 5000 meters). Overnight at Tented camp. Day 13: Summit to Tent peak (5850meters) and return to Base Camp. Overnight at Tented camp. Day 14: Trek to Deurali (3200 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 15: Trek to Chommrong (2140 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 16: Trek to Ghandruk (1950 meters)5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 17: Trek to Nayapul (1010 meters) and drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel. Day 18: Pokhara City tour. Overnight at hotel. Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu (1345 meters). Overnight at hotel. Day 20: Transfer to international airport for your final departure.
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Price includes: Airport-Hotel-airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus. Standard accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (3 nights) Standard accommodation in two/three star hotel in Pokhara breakfast included. (3 nights) Kathmandu and Pokhara city Tours by professional tour guide and private car/van/bus. All your standard meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and Climb. All hot drinks as per itinerary such as tea, coffee (4 times a day) during the trek. Tea Houses/Lodges, Guesthouses and Tented accommodation during the trek. A local government license holder Trekking and Climbing Guide during the trek and climb. The required number of trekking staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for all trekking staffs. Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit Fee. Tent Peak Permit fees. Garbage Deposit Fee (refundable). General Climbing equipment such as Rope, Ice Screw, Snow Bar etc. Down Jacket and duffel/kit bag by Ace the Himalaya (which needs to be returned after the trek.) Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu. All our government taxes. Official expences.
Price Excludes: Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Your travel insurance (compulsory). International airfare and airport departure tax. Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu for 60 days from date of issue. It require 2 passport size photos. Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry. Personal trekking and Climbing Equipment. Tips for trekking staffs and driver. (Tipping is expected). Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price includes section.
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters). There you will meet our Airport Representative and you will be transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 am in the morning after your breakfast. We will provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. The places we visit are Pasupatinath temple, Budhanath Stupa, Monkey temple, Bhaktpur Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trek. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) 7 hours by tourist bus. Trekking staff will arrive at your hotel at 6:30 am in the morning to pick you up then the bus will leave to Pokhara around 7:30 am . Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (1010 meters) and trek to Tirkhedunga (1570 meters) 3 hours. We begin our trek at Nayapul after 1 hour driving by private vehicle from Pokhara. After 15 minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1015meters) a large village that have many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and after the short climb, we reach Tirkhedhunga at 1570 meters. Today walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey which allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2840 meters) 5 hours. Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. It is a large Magar village at 2070 meters. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oaks and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2250 meters. Then we trek upward to Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani at 2840 meters. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 6: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210 meters) and trek to Tadapani (2610 meters). Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at elevation of 3210 meters, a brilliant spectacle; this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour, then returning to Ghorepani we take a hot breakfast at hotel then we trek to Tadapani (2610 meters). Before starting towards Tadapani, we make climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960 meters). After that we descend to the Banthanti, then turning off to Tadapani. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 7: Trek to Chommrong (2140 meters) 5 hours. The day starts with steep downhill through rhododendrons' forest. Leaving Tadapani, we descend steeply through forest and then the trail eases as we reach Gurjung which is the village of Gurung people, with an easy walk to Chommrong at elevation of 2140 meters. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 8: Trek to Dovan (2500 meters) 5.30 hours. Today the trail drops down to the Chhomrong Khola and again we continue climbing to Khuldighar at 2380 meters , where there was ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) Check post, but now it's closed. From little further, the route goes very steeply down through stone steps then levelling out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 9: Trek to Deurali (3200 meters) 4 hours. It's a short walking day today because of altitude and risk of snow avalanches in the area that we need to cross in the next morning. Our day begins with the climb through bamboo, then rhododendron forests to Himalayan Hotel and on to Hinko cave. The accommodation will be in Deurali, on the ridge above Hinko is the stretch of trail that is most subject to avalanche. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 meters) 5 hours. Today the trail climbs and pass the Machhapuchhare Base Camp, which is not really a base camp since climbing the mountain, is not permitted. Since it is totally surrounded by mountains, this area is known as the Annapurna Sanctuary. Two hours trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes you to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at elevation of 4130 meters. There, you will view unobstructed views of mountain scenery, which is very spectacular. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 11: Trek to Tent peak Base Camp (4400 meters) 4 hours. From here we will have short walking day as it is very important to avoid getting affected by the thinning of the air and get acclimatization to climb Tent peak. Our guide will give important and useful information about the situation on climbing Tent peak and about next days activities. From today the accommodation will be tented camp and untill for next two days and you will be having camp food cooked by our professional cook. Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 12: Trek to High Camp (approximately 5000 meters). A short day in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air, we take a short trek around high camp and get ready for our adventure for next morning. Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 13: Summit Tent peak (5850meters) and return to Base Camp. Today is our main adventure day, an early morning to climb Tent peak but it all depend on the weather. After safe trip to the summit we make our way safely down then day back to Base Camp. Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 14: Trek to Deurali (3200 meters) 6 hours. We follow the same trail down today the trail drops down by 1200 meters to the bank of Modi Khola to small town of Deurali at 3200 meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 15: Trek to Chommrong (2140 meters) 6 hours. We follow the same trail until Chommrong through Himalaya hotel, Dovan, Bamboo. Once we have passed Khuldighar there is an experimental sheep Farm, the trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 16: Trek to Ghandruk (1950 meters) 5 hours. The day starts with easy walking and then downhill for an hour. After an hour leaving Chommrong, we descend steeply through forest and then the field to Kumrong Khola. From here we go up which takes you to the Kumrong Danda then a 45 minutes gentle down to Ghandruk.
Ghandruk is the village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic group of Nepal, have their own dialect, typical culture, costume and life style. This village is possibly the popular tourist destination that offers the beautiful mountain views and having easy connection with Pokhara or Kathmandu. We will have short day tour around the village. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 17: Trek to Nayapul (1010 metrs) and drive to Pokhara. From Ghandruk we walk at the right side of Modi Khola for 5 hours to Birethanti which is consider one of the best and relaxing walk of the entire trek. We reach Nayapul then an hour drive will take us back to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Pokhara City tour. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 am in the morning after breakfast. Places we visit are; Fewa Lake, Bagnes Lake, Devis water fall, Museum, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshower cave etc. You will have relaxing afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu (1345 meters). Overnight back at the hotel in Kathmandu. If you are interested in continuing on to the Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours you can start today.
Day 20: Transfer to international airport for your final departure. The trip ends, our airport representative will drop you to the international airport at Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.
Thanks to Utmost
I walked the Kathmandu Valley Trek in February 2010. All staff were highly professional & great company. The route was interesting & the staff knowledge very good. They are also very funny guys.
All accommodation was arranged by Utmost & of a very good standard. They also arranged a tour of Kathmandu to see Temples etc.
I have no hesitation to recommend Utmost to anyone. I even tasted their own cooking I live to tell the tale!
Matt Baker
Peter - Australia
The team of Utmost Adventure are fantastic, Mr. Subin Thakuri young guys is very well organize, the Guide Temba Sherpa and local helpers are amazing, one of best experience in my life. Gokyo valley is one of best place to trek….
Christian (Monorojo) - Holland
Subin and the rest of the team are awesome guys with a good understanding and an even better expertise in what they are doing. Definitely a recommendation!!!! `keep up the good work and see you guys soon.
Namastee!!
Monorojo - Holland
Great to work with Utmost. The most important things in the mountains are expertise and experience. We have been lucky enough to work with them and all our clients are satisfied!
Pat Williams - United States
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I got the chance to trekk with Temba around Annapurna for 15 days, it was an incredible experience, amazing mountain views, meet dozens of people on the way and had a lot of fun drinking some beers after long-day walking days and crossing the Thorung La at 5416m !!! The experience was unique and Subin and all the guys working in Utmost provided me with everything I needed and more. Absolutetly recommendable company and guides to trek around.
Lena - Denmak
We have been trekking form Lukla to Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Chola pass and Gokyo and it was a great trip. On this trip it is very important to have a good guide, and we were very happy with this tour. We have had a good feeling about the way he guided us and everything went safe and great. You can have a good trust in this agency they will take good care of you.
We hope that you will have a good trekking and enjoy the big mountains and the beauty of Nepal.
Renaud Marie - France
NEWS OF THE TREK-YOGA IN NOVEMBER 2008 (Ghorepani-Chhomrong Landrunk, PHED)
This is a first in Nepal and this combination trekking - yoga was seen as complementary physical effort required for the trek and stretch the body needed to start the next day in good shape. The breathing exercises (pranayama) were also recognized needed to climb the stairs Nepalese unforgettable.
An organization was needed among all partners (guide, porters, professor of yoga, head lodges and trekkeurs. The search for the most appropriate place to practice yoga, kindness and quick understanding of all stakeholders to meet the group made the 2nd day that everything was functional. Whether it's morning or evening tea was served at the best place was found despite the conditions not always usable and carpets were installed ready to receive our body a little "broken" by walking or night!
I particularly enjoyed the respect of the time, silence during the course of course, sharing and porters and cameraman who accompanied us.
The trekkers, beginners yoga students and the teacher's competence has been demonstrated by the attendance of the group. This practice news for the majority, is an awareness of his breath, all the exercises are made aware what makes the big difference with gymnastics.
The practice has been adapted to the days of walking and new emerging every day especially in pranayama (breathing exercises have made many laugh at times, forced laughter or whistling cobra). In 5 days the group has progressed and the first finding was that they had no aches (whew for these ugly Little pets who come to stay in the thighs and calves!) and better management of their breathing.
The "sun salutation" was to go in the second week and what pleasure, what emotion to greet the sun at the foot of the majestic mountains such as Machhapuchhare or Annapurna IV.
A beauty and richness found nowhere else. The old lodges, the absence of his small comfort, the difference of our cultures and practices can be forgotten and incurred when we know what we take offers free nature. Just open your eyes, breathe and fill with energy present and alive.
A big thank you to unitholders, the guide has not always been an easy job, the teacher of yoga for his competence, his attention and his humility and cameraman who followed us throughout this trek and is now a practitioner of yoga and all group members for their understanding in organizing this first-trek yoga, their participation and attendance.
We will learn from this experience to maximize the coming holidays to spend together.
Preparation of new treks-yoga is underway for spring 2009 in the region of Helambu, Langtang and Gosaikund 9-day walk. For this season the forests of rhododendrons are in bloom and walk among his trees roses (and yes in Nepal are trees) is a real renewal.
DATES SET:
From 22 February to 6 March 2009
From April 5 to April 18, 2009
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